Posted on Sep 25, 2015
Is cortisol the poison in toxic leadership? How might you become a 'Spartan shield' for others in a toxic environment?
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There has been much recent discussion about toxic leadership, in and outside of the military. Simon Sinek's embedded video was eye-opening in terms of describing the neurology behind toxic leadership and outcomes. I also found his explanation behind the Spartan shield especially enlightening and explains much about my experiences with leadership toxicity.
http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2015/09/20/4-scientifically-proven-methods-to-increase-your-productivity/
http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2015/09/20/4-scientifically-proven-methods-to-increase-your-productivity/
Toxic Leadership
Productivity
Neuroscience
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Toxic leadership seems like a convenient scapegoat CPO Andy Carrillo, MS. I realize that their are "leaders" who motivate by fear; but, I think they are few and far between. There are many coping mechanisms which individuals use to get through the day. Some can be harmful to many; but, beneficial to a few.
Certainly checking email the moment we awake is not a great idea because we might not be fully awake when we respond.
Certainly checking email the moment we awake is not a great idea because we might not be fully awake when we respond.
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LTC Stephen F.
CPO Andy Carrillo, MS - No I did not, my medications were affecting me too much to be able concentrate.
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CSM Charles Hayden
CPO Andy Carrillo, I was not a toxic employee. Those who supervised me were TOXIC and 26 years later I am seeing a professional to remove them from my dreams. Civil Service attracts and fosters the wrong people. I nailed several, my supvr, did not Mirandize several others and they skated! Several employees I respected as dedicated workers, respected me as a dedicated supvr. The others, who were not dedicated were a pain in my backside!
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CPO Andy Carrillo, MS
CSM Charles Hayden - I know I entered many employment situations with the best of intentions (law enforcement, military recruiting, civilian military personnel tech, even scuba instructor) and high hopes--and the insecure and threatened supervisor and I always seemed to find one another. I am aware of my own part in the dance; however, I could never understand why the Jekyl-Hyde dynamic.
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1stSgt (Join to see)
The part about the immune system shutting down and becoming less empathetic and less generous is spot on. Brings back memories of a Iraqi laying in the street dead, with his body eviscerated after screwing up laying in an IED and we laughed and not so silently cheered.
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SFC (Join to see)
here is a longer version of Simon Sinek's discussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRcHdeUG9Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReRcHdeUG9Y
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CPO Andy Carrillo, MS
1stSgt (Join to see) - This will also give you a clue as to why, despite being able to retire at 55, the average lifespan for law enforcement officers post retirement is 18 months. The stress (cortisol dumps) is cumulative. Just putting on a uniform, or sitting in a patrol car in civilian clothes, or hearing a distant siren dramatically elevates heart rates which stresses the vascular system (I once taught officer survival in our local academy). Chronic stress kills more than just the body; it also corrodes the soul. This I know from personal experience.
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